Job Responsibilities

• Creating in-game character models based on concept art and designs.
• Direction, mass production outsourcing management, quality control, and schedule management.
• Implementing and adjusting character looks in Unity.
• Collaborating with other departments (animation, programming, design) to build modeling and workflow considering animation rigs and game engine specifications.

Required Skills

• Practical experience in 3D character modeling in the game industry (5+ years).
• Experience in 0-to-1 development of at least one title in the game industry.
• Practical experience as a character modeler lead or senior character modeler.
• Proficiency in DCC tools such as Maya, Blender.
• Understanding of PBR workflow.
• Experience in creating NPR (Non-Photorealistic Rendering) character models.
• Texturing using Substance Painter / Photoshop.
• Experience in implementation with game engines such as Unity.
• Experience in directing task management and production quality control for external and internal vendors.
• Experience using version control tools such as Git.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of shaders and lighting.
• Ability to handle both realistic and stylized styles.
• Experience in creating character facial rigs and blend shapes.
• Sculpting skills using ZBrush.
• Involvement in workflow optimization and technical development.
• Basic knowledge of rigging.
• Bilingual skills in Japanese & English.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Those who are committed to quality and can meticulously create character individuality down to the smallest detail.
• Those who value teamwork and can actively communicate.
• Those who are interested in the latest technologies and trends and can continuously improve their skills.
• Those who can think and act independently and solve team challenges.
• Those who understand the Unity development environment and the development flow.